Rehearsing with the Harmony Director
Explore the many functions and capabilities of the Yamaha Harmony Director and its practical application in band rehearsals. The session will provide an overview of the key features of the Harmony Director, from its pitch and tuning capabilities to its metronome and rhythm-training functions. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how this technology can be utilized to teach and reinforce concepts such as just intonation, harmonic alignment, and ensemble pulse. The clinic will present best practices for incorporating the Harmony Director into daily rehearsals. Practical exercises and demonstrations will showcase how the Harmony Director can be used to address common rehearsal challenges, saving valuable time and elevating the quality of instruction.
Resource Downloads
Prepared Chord Progression in Bb
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A standard chord progression in Bb with chord members color coded to identify function in chord (root, third, fifth) and therefore what adjustments need to be made for just intonation.
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Intonation Maps/Surveys
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A tool for mapping the individual intonation tendencies of performers and their instruments. By completing these over a period of time one can narrow the variability of their intonation throughout their instrument.
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Chords of Just Intonation
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Chart displaying adjustments that need to be made to standard chords to achieve just intonation.
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Intonation Apps
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Tonal Energy App - IOS and Android
$3.99 Does much of what the Harmony Director does. |
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InTunator - IOS and Android
$6.99 Uses mic to identify note being played and instantly sounds that pitch (intune) in headphones. |
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Harmonize - IOS and Android
Free Excellent app for developing high level intonation skills. |
Video Demonstrations
Resultant Tone DemonstrationYamaha - Harmony Director OverviewYamaha - Harmony Director OverviewHD-300 Overview Part-1 |
A Physicists Explanation of IntonationHarmony Director HD-300 – The 15-Minute Warm-upYamaha - Ensemble Warm-upHD-300 Overview Part-2 |
Recommended Resources
Texts |
Sheet Music |
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Shelly Jagow: Tuning for Wind Instruments
Shelly Jagow: Developing the Complete Band Program |
Winds: Basic Training for Concert Band
Winds: Sonority for Winds |
